Archaeologists

Archaeologists conduct research to reconstruct record of past human life and culture from human remains, artifacts, architectural features, and structures recovered through excavation, underwater recovery, or other means of discovery.

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Anthropologists

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Median salary: $61,220

History importance level: 82

Anthropologists research, evaluate, and establish public policy concerning the origins of humans.

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies professors

Postsecondary area, ethic, and cultural studies teachers teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs.

Architecture professors

Architecture teachers teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture and design, and landscape architecture. They also conduct research.